Road Traffic Accidents in Bogura District, Bangladesh: Trends, Causes, and Strategic Safety Interventions

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) remain a pressing global public health concern, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the rising incidence of RTAs in Bogura District, a rapidly urbanizing region in northern Bangladesh, where informal transport modes, inadequate infrastructure, and weak regulatory enforcement converge to exacerbate road safety risks. While national-level RTA trends have been documented, district-specific spatial and behavioral analyses remain scarce in the international literature.Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates geospatial mapping of accident hotspots, statistical analysis of vehicle involvement, and qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews. Results reveal a concentration of accidents in peri-urban zones, with high-risk behaviors and delayed emergency response contributing to severe outcomes. Comparative analysis with similar LMIC contexts highlights shared challenges in traffic governance and infrastructure planning.The findings underscore the need for locally adapted interventions, including GIS-informed infrastructure upgrades, behavior-focused awareness campaigns, and multi-agency coordination. By situating Bogura’s RTA dynamics within broader global patterns, this research contributes to the evolving discourse on sustainable urban mobility and district-level road safety strategies in resource-constrained settings.